Collection Development

School Library Collections 

The school library collection must be culturally and linguistically responsive and must meet the diverse needs of our student population

The Model School Library Standards for California Public Schools, Kindergarten Through Grade Twelve sets a groundbreaking vision for strong school library programs in California, including identification of the skills and knowledge essential for students to be information literate. In today’s world, that term means having the skills to effectively access, evaluate, use, and integrate information into their lives. The new, rigorous school library standards are designed to help students prepare for success in the hypercompetitive global economy that is powered by information and knowledge. These standards will help students to learn and work with twenty-first century skills and apply responsible research practices, be respectful to others when using digital devices, and continue to grow as lifelong learners. 

"Effective school libraries are much more than books. They are learning hubs, each with a full range of print and electronic resources that support student achievement. Today’s school libraries must be gathering places for people of all ages and all interests to explore and debate ideas. School libraries have the most significant impact on learning outcomes when they are supervised by a library media specialist, who works collaboratively with teachers, to help all students develop a love of reading, become skilled users of ideas and information, and explore the world of print and electronic media resources." (School Libraries Work! Scholastic Research and Results Foundation Paper (New York: Scholastic, 2008).   https://www.cde.ca.gov/be/st/ss/documents/librarystandards.pdf 

Visit the Standards and Frameworks to learn more.